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Sport Integral Helmet

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Bought one of these last year . I find it great aerodynamically :shock: (no buffeting ) However in wet weather I find water clings to the outside of the visor and no matter what way i turn my head it rarely clears . The problem is the same regardless of the bike I'm riding. Never have the problem with Shoei (xr900 or 1000). I always use autoglym polish on the outside of the visor but it doesn't help on this helmet .
Is it just me? :(
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We both have the same helmet but have no problems. Never put anything onto the visor.
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Post by Neil178 »

I have the same hat. It's been so long since it rained that I can't remember! I do so love this global warming. :P
Does the water cling at high speed? I was going to suggest that maybe your height puts the visor in a point behind the screen where the air is stagnant, but other helmets are fine. Mmmm, this is getting too testicle for me now. Sorry, can't help ......... time for beer...... :)
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Post by Rods »

sounds luke the visor could be scratched to me
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Rods wrote:sounds luke the visor could be scratched to me
Thanks for the replies but the visor is unmarked.
We've had a lot of rain lately and the shoei is fine but no go with the sport integral :( . I'll keep it as a (dry) use summer helmet ....... :)
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Post by Blackal »

Nigel,

Not noticed a problem on the SportIntegrale, but I started off using Rain-Ex on my Arai, but didn't find it as effective as on the car.

Next, I tried Zymol polish, (prob the same as most other polishes) and this was an improvement over the Rain-Ex.

I am told that Autoglym Extra Gloss is brilliant, (as it is on car paintwork) but I haven't tried it. It smells so strong - I wondered if it would make the visor opaque?

Try it on an old visor, or right in the corner?

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Blackal wrote:Nigel,

Not noticed a problem on the SportIntegrale, but I started off using Rain-Ex on my Arai, but didn't find it as effective as on the car.

Next, I tried Zymol polish, (prob the same as most other polishes) and this was an improvement over the Rain-Ex.

I am told that Autoglym Extra Gloss is brilliant, (as it is on car paintwork) but I haven't tried it. It smells so strong - I wondered if it would make the visor opaque?

Try it on an old visor, or right in the corner?

Al :D
Currently use instant bike shine because it's recommended for screens and plastics and works on everything except the integral.......thanks Al might give it a try
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Bought one the other week £70 new at Williams in Manchester. It's my second one now, the first being when I bought the bike. £30 more than the cost of a new visor, bargain I say.
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cc mac wrote:Bought one the other week £70 new at Williams in Manchester. It's my second one now, the first being when I bought the bike. £30 more than the cost of a new visor, bargain I say.
:shock: :shock: :shock:

A bargain indeed!
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nab 301 wrote:
cc mac wrote:Bought one the other week £70 new at Williams in Manchester. It's my second one now, the first being when I bought the bike. £30 more than the cost of a new visor, bargain I say.
:shock: :shock: :shock:

A bargain indeed!
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Sport Integrale Carbon for £350.

(Bit of an indulgance, but a great saving :D )

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